CHAPTER IV

.--Of Truth of Space:--First, as Dependent on the Focus of

the Eye.

Sec. 1. Space is more clearly indicated by the drawing of objects than by their hue. 185 Sec. 2. It is impossible to see objects at unequal distances distinctly at one moment. 186 Sec. 3. Especially such as are both comparatively near. 186 Sec. 4. In painting, therefore, either the foreground or distance must be partially sacrificed. 187 Sec. 5. Which not being done by the old masters, they could not express space. 187 Sec. 6. But modern artists have succeeded in fully carrying out this principle. 188 Sec. 7. Especially of Turner. 189 Sec. 8. Justification of the want of drawing in Turner's figures. 189

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